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Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people

The glorification of thinness and promotion of fake, dangerous advice about diet and nutrition push the vulnerable toward developing eating disorders.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

European kindness is threatening the foundations of free speech

Right-wing U.S. critics of U.K. and European censorship have a point.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Saudi Arabia cracks down on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims, aiming to save lives

Last year, 1,301 pilgrims, most unregistered and lacking access to air-conditioned facilities, died as temperatures soared to 51.8 degrees Celsius.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

AI sometimes deceives to survive. But is there anybody who cares?

AI is showing some bright red flags: behavior described by researchers as self-preserving and deceptive.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Tokyo construction site blast caused by gas cylinder buried in the ground

The gas cylinder "may have been illegally dumped a long time ago" at the site, which was a paved parking lot for about 40 years.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Former yokozuna Hakuho to leave sumo association

Hakuho's departure comes more than a year after his stable closed down over a physical abuse incident involving one of its wrestlers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Japanese startup Ispace prepares for lunar lander to touch down on the moon

The goal is to achieve a soft landing near the Mare Frigoris, or Sea of Cold, in the moon’s northern hemisphere.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Braving the storm: It’s time to board Russia’s shadow fleet

European sanctions against the Kremlin’s oil vessels are futile without actual enforcement.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Trump’s WHO withdrawal could cost the U.S. dearly

Despite progress since COVID-19, the U.S. remains vulnerable to pandemics like H5N1, and withdrawing from the WHO would weaken its ability to respond to global health threats.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

In Elden Ring Nightreign, the FromSoftware formula goes awry

Released on May 31, the studio’s first purely multiplayer effort struggles to grasp what makes its newly chosen genre great.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Yamamoto struggles as Yankees shut down Dodgers to avoid sweep

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up four runs while tying a career high with seven hits allowed in 3 2/3 innings as he gave up three walks.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Pro-Trump nationalist wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and former boxer, won 50.9%, while Rafal Trzaskowski took 49.1%, according to calculations based on electoral commission data.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Mo'unga shrugs off broken hand to win Japanese title

The fly-half has finished every season in top-level domestic rugby since 2017 with a winner's medal, and he picked up another with Toshiba.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

How Switzerland's Birch glacier collapsed

There are strong theories on the causes, and to what degree it is linked to climate change but these are yet to be confirmed by scientific analysis.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

U.S. Marine in Okinawa pleads not guilty to sexual assault

Okinawa has seen a series of sexual assault and other incidents involving U.S. military personnel since last year.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Profitable Fukushima companies closing due to lack of successors

According to Teikoku Databank, more than a third of the companies that went out of business in the prefecture in 2024 were in the black.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Trump vowed to remake aid. Is Gaza the future?

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is distributing food through several hubs in the war-ravaged territory, with contracted U.S. security and Israeli troops.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Philippines vague on U.S. missile deployments, but clear on one thing

Manila has already secured the funds to buy its own midrange missiles, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

Welfare benefit reductions totaled about ¥300 billion between 2013 and 2018

The government decided to reduce welfare benefits during that time period based on factors such as the cost-of-living falling.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Japan to set up minister-level meeting to address rice supplies

The government released a further 300,000 metric tons of stockpiled rice last week in a bid to bring down prices.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features

Samsung is planning to announce the Perplexity integrations as early as this year, sources said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Pyramids are champions of continent but still second best at home

Pyramids have been seeking to emerge from the shadow of Cairo giants Al Ahly and Zamalek, who have not only dominated Egyptian competition but the Champions League as well.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Japan’s firms raised capital spending ahead of U.S. tariffs

Business spending holds the key to the country’s economic growth as inflation keeps a lid on household spending.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

U.S demands Australia increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

Officials in Tokyo are closely watching how U.S.-Australia defense spending talks unfold, with U.S. President Donald Trump thought to be pushing Japan to also spend more.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Asia defense summit reveals gaps between U.S. and European perspectives

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made clear he wanted Europeans to concentrate on European security while the U.S. focuses on the Indo-Pacific.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

The rise of a new work culture in Japan

Labor shortages and shifting mindsets are driving younger Japanese workers to challenge the country’s traditional office culture.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

How Japan's youth are slowly changing the country's work ethic

Labor shortages and shifting mindsets are driving younger Japanese workers to challenge the country’s traditional office culture.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Alcaraz and Swiatek pass tough French Open tests

Swiatek is aiming to become the first woman to win four straight Roland Garros crowns since Suzanne Lenglen 102 years ago.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

South Korea's presidential front-runner backs nuclear power for now

Lee Jae-myung supports extending the life of existing nuclear plants, but opposes new reactors.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Protect workers from heat waves or face fines, Japan tells firms

The revised legislation is a rare global example of a national-level policy on heat safety for employees.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Miyazaki elected Wakayama governor for first time

Voter turnout stood at 39.86%, the same as in the previous Wakayama gubernatorial election in 2022.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

How the scars of war in Okinawa are being healed by a psychologist

A clinical psychologist has formed grief care groups for survivors of war across Okinawa to help try to heal their emotional scars.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Verstappen one point from a race ban after clash with Russell

The incident, as well as an earlier clash with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, triggered accusations of road rage and a return to the "Mad Max" days of old.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Maja Stark beats out Rio Takeda to capture U.S. Women's Open

Takeda made an early double bogey in an otherwise solid round to stay close to the top of the leaderboard all day.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Australia faces 'best team in Asia' Japan in quest for World Cup berth

"To be the best we have to beat the best and they clearly are," said Australia coach Tony Popovic.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Half the world has faced an extra month of extreme heat, study finds

The island of Aruba was the worst affected, recording 187 extreme heat days in a one-year period 45 more than expected in a world without climate change.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Event to read aloud names of victims of Okinawa battles begins

"I sincerely hope that Okinawa's wish for peace will spread" through the event, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki said in an opening speech.

Regional - The Japan Times - 21 hours ago

Ishiba eyes trade meeting around Trump's birthday before G7 meet, report says

Some government officials have said a deal announced on June 14 the U.S. president's birthday might have special symbolic significance for him.

Regional - The Japan Times - 21 hours ago

Wave of anger could sweep liberals to victory in South Korea election

The months of chaos that followed former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December remain fresh on the minds of voters.

Regional - The Japan Times - 21 hours ago

Osaka Expo sees highest daily visitor number

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition expects a total of 28.2 million people to visit the event, which is set to run until Oct. 13.

Regional - The Japan Times - 22 hours ago

Southeast Asia joins Europe’s calls to defend subsea cables

A spike in cable damage in European waters, particularly in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears about the global network of subsea cables' vulnerability.

Regional - The Japan Times - 22 hours ago

Misinformation hits South Korea's upcoming election

Many of the claims focus on foreign interference, tapping into local fears of meddling by China, or fabricating support.

Regional - The Japan Times - 22 hours ago

China displaces old foe Japan in South Koreans' minds ahead of vote

Analysts say that a series of clashes between Beijing and Seoul in recent years over history, territory and defense are the root cause of the schism.

Regional - The Japan Times - 23 hours ago

‘A garden is a grand teacher’: The Kamakura Gardener nurtures and soothes via YouTube

Veteran broadcaster Robert Jefferson has built up a following through his comforting video content about gardening, cooking and living in Kamakura.

Regional - The Japan Times - 23 hours ago

Israel denies Gaza ministry claim soldiers killed more than 30 aid seekers

Israel's military said that an initial inquiry found soldiers had not fired on civilians while they were near or within the distribution site.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen defense cooperation

The two ministers confirmed expanding joint exercises after signing a reciprocal access agreement to ease military visits between their countries.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan and Philippines agree to strengthen defense cooperation

The two ministers confirmed expanding joint exercises after signing a reciprocal access agreement to ease military visits between their countries.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Bangladesh opens fugitive ex-PM's trial over protest killings

The prosecution of senior figures from Hasina's government is a key demand of several of the political parties now jostling for power.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japanese pianists win 2nd, 5th prizes in Brussels contest

Of the 12 finalists in Belgium's Queen Elisabeth Competition, four were Japanese.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japanese pianists win 2nd and 5th prizes in Brussels contest

Of the 12 finalists in Belgium's Queen Elisabeth Competition, four were Japanese.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan looking to draft fire warning guidelines

Such warnings are designed to prevent fire from occurring or spreading, but there are no nationwide standards.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

South Korean presidential election set to reshape diplomatic chessboard

Liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung is projected to sail to a win that could shake up ties with Japan and the U.S. and kick-start talks with North Korea.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan can ride the anime wave to become the new soft superpower

It's time for Japan to better leverage anime's global popularity, reaching international audiences via streaming platforms while opening the door to other cultural exports.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Ceremony marks 60 years since Niigata Minamata disease recognition

At the ceremony, about 300 people observed a moment of silence for the victims.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Israel’s Syria policy could fuel more conflict and disorder

Israeli policy, part of a decades-old strategy of undermining Sunni power, risks paving the way for the emergence of a formidable new threat.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Recycling contaminated soil from Fukushima: Japan's dilemma

Massive amounts of the soil around 14 million cubic meters of it remain in storage near the damaged plant.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hegseth to prioritize China, increased allied spending in Asia but questions remain

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a clear statement of the United States' commitment to the region, but getting allies to spend more on their defense will be an uphill battle.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hegseth to prioritize China and more allied spending in Asia but questions remain

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a clear statement of the United States' commitment to the region, but getting allies to spend more on their defense will be an uphill battle.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

China is challenging Japan's LNG dominance. What does that mean for Japanese buyers?

Japanese companies have long held the leading position in the buying and trading of one of the world's key energy sources, but that era of hegemony has come to an end.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Pacers beat Knicks to set up NBA Finals clash with Thunder

The Pacers used a big third quarter to break open a close game and kept the pressure on in the fourth period to clinch the Eastern Conference finals.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Dodgers rack up 21 hits and five homers in 18-2 beatdown of Yankees

The Dodgers continued to give the Yankees fits on Saturday after winning four of five World Series games last fall.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Toyota to build GR Corolla in Britain from 2026

The automaker hopes to utilize the surplus production capacity of the plant, which is capable of producing 150,000 vehicles annually at present.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Maja Stark takes one-shot lead entering final round of U.S. Women's Open

A trio from Japan Rio Takeda, Hinako Shibuno and Mao Saigo are tied for third at 5-under 211.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Mahomes says he will not participate in Olympic flag football

NFL teams approved a resolution last month allowing their players to compete in flag football at the LA Games.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Red Bull's Tsunoda baffled after qualifying last in Spain

The Japanese driver had received support in his struggles from team boss Christian Horner on Friday, but on Saturday hit a new low.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Djokovic and Sinner flex muscles to reach French Open last 16 as Keys survives

Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title on track.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

No Mbappe, no problem as Luis Enrique completes PSG transformation with a bang

PSG's victory marked the culmination of a profound transformation, from a club defined by star power to one shaped by structure, tactical clarity and collective belief.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Brilliant PSG demolishes Inter Milan to win first Champions League title

Teenager Desire Doue played a starring role in the win, scoring twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump pulls Musk ally's NASA nomination, will announce replacement

Isaacman's removal comes just days after Musk's official departure from the White House.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump pulls Musk ally's NASA nomination and will announce replacement

Isaacman's removal comes just days after Musk's official departure from the White House.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

America's next top general in Europe will also lead NATO forces

Since taking office in January, Trump's administration has pressured Europe to ramp up its own defense spending.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump tariffs face threat at top court over rulings that blocked Biden

The court’s conservative majority ruled that federal agencies can’t decide sweeping political and economic matters without clear congressional authorization.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hamas seeks changes in Gaza proposal as U.S. calls move response 'unacceptable'

Hamas reiterated demands for an end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, conditions Israel has rejected.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hamas seeks changes in Gaza proposal as U.S. calls response 'unacceptable'

Hamas reiterated demands for an end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, conditions Israel has rejected.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Damning IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran

The findings pave the way for a push to declare Tehran in violation of its non-proliferation obligations.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Waves of umami: Awaji Island's culinary trove

Silver Nova, one of Silversea Cruises’ newest vessels, takes guests on a food excursion on the largest island of the Seto Inland Sea with an immersive gourmet program.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

The empanada that’s secretly a ‘gyōza’ inside

Turn your favorite Japanese dumplings into heartier bites by reworking them into pastry-like treats.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

‘Squad’ defense chiefs meet with eye on countering China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the grouping the most “strategically positioned to manifest deterrence" amid “an unprecedented military buildup by China.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

'Godzilla The Art Exhibition' reimagines film icon as monstrous muse for modern art

The Mori Arts Center Gallery exhibition takes Japan's most famous monster beyond the world of filmmaking and asks nine artists to interpret the beast from their own point of view.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

On the Trump campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama

Musk’s drug consumption went well beyond occasional use and also came as he dealt with personal drama related to his growing number of children.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Musk vows to stay Trump's 'friend' in bizarre black-eyed farewell

As the world's richest person bowed out of his role, Trump hailed Musk's "incredible service" and handed him a golden key to the White House.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

41% of Japanese rice farmers expect price drop in 2026

A share of 72.3% of farmers, however, expect prices for 2025 rice to be higher than for 2024 rice.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Ohtani's two homers lift Dodgers over Yanks in World Series rematch

Ohtani hit his 21st and 22nd home run to increase his major-league-leading total, while Yankees slugger Aaron Judge now has 19.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Nakatani urges closer defense tie-ups amid erosion of rules-based order

Without directly naming China, the Japanese defense chief had strong words for Beijing and its moves in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japanese customers brave the rain to line up for cheap, stockpiled rice

Lines formed in the early hours of Saturday morning at an outlet in Chiba Prefecture as people clamored to purchase 5 kilogram bags of rice for ¥2,000.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japanese customers brave the rain to line up for cheap stockpiled rice

Lines formed in the early hours of Saturday morning at an outlet in Chiba Prefecture as people clamored to purchase 5 kilogram bags of rice for ¥2,000.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

PSG and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown

The match pits an experienced Inter against a PSG team appearing in its second final since the transformative Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Mao Saigo takes three-shot U.S. Women's Open lead

The Japanese golfer, who won a five-way playoff to lift her first major trophy at the Chevron Championship, shrugged off a spectacular piece of bad luck to build a lead.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

SDF ramps up campus outreach amid recruitment slump

Officials say the initiative is an effective way to foster a stronger connection between the public and the SDF.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

K-pop and breakdance power South Korea’s high-stakes presidential race

Both major parties are leaning on Korean pop hits to energize voters, blending choreography and catchy lyrics with political messaging.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Hegseth warns of Chinese threat to Taiwan, urging allies to upgrade defenses

In a speech to regional defense officials, U.S. defense chief Pete Hegseth also sought to ameliorate concerns among those skeptical of America’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan says progress made in U.S. tariff talks

The two sides are eyeing the Group of Seven leaders’ summit in June as a possible setting to announce a trade deal.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan says progress made in U.S. tariff talks, but details are scarce

The two sides are eyeing the Group of Seven leaders’ summit in June as a possible setting to announce a trade deal.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Mateusz Urbanowicz: ‘Miyazaki inspired me to put the audience first’

The Polish artist and animator talks about how he came to Japan and the inspiration he draws from ordinary streets and storefronts.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan seeks to grow Africa investments to ease reliance on China

Asia's second-biggest economy aims to do more business with Africa as it emerges from years during which its private sector was particularly risk-averse.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Carmakers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production

Auto executives are sounding the alarm on an impending shortage of rare-earth magnets from China that could force the closure of factories within weeks.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

How ‘hikikomori’ shut-ins ‘start to have dreams for the future’

As many as 1.5 million “hikikomori” shut-ins withdraw from social life in Japan, but one school in Nagano is finding success is coaxing them back into the world.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Traditional home experts to gather at MinkaMeets event

Roof thatching expert Haruo Nishio is one of several experts scheduled to speak at the June 7-8 event.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Trump officials set for talks with Asia leaders on Alaska energy

Foreign officials from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, India and the United Arab Emirates are expected to be included in the talks.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Trump to hike steel tariffs to 50% to aid Nippon-U.S. Steel

The U.S. president said the move would help protect American steelworkers during a visit to a United States Steel plant on Friday.